Grand Rapid Lettuce (Uni)

Description

Description

Lettuce is a vegetable rich in fiber and easy to include in your daily diet. It is responsible for bringing health benefits such as helping with weight loss and controlling blood sugar levels, as it is rich in fiber that provides satiety and reduces the absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine.

Furthermore, this leaf can be easily planted at home, needing only a small pot and plenty of sunlight to grow.

Benefits

Help you lose weightr, because it contains few calories and is rich in fiber that increases the feeling of satiety;

Fight insomnia, for having calming properties;

Combat constipation, because it is rich in fiber;

Prevent anemia, because it contains folic acid;

Prevent cancer, as it is rich in antioxidants;

Maintain bone health, because it contains vitamin K;

Help control diabetes, as it helps to reduce the glycemic index of meals.

To obtain these benefits, you should consume at least 4 lettuce leaves per day, preferably adding 1 teaspoon of olive oil to your meal to increase its antioxidant power.

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